In this episode of Hoxworth Unfiltered, Ashley Asks: HLA Today with Dr. A catches up with Dr. Alquist for life updates while exploring the lifesaving science behind HLA and transfusion medicine. The conversation covers platelet refractoriness, what happens when platelet counts do not rise as expected after a transfusion, and how HLA antibodies can often play a role.

We also highlight Hoxworth’s important role in the stem cell donation process. Learn how science, donors, and dedicated experts work together to save lives every day.

In this episode of Hoxworth Unfiltered: Ashley Asks, we talk with Jim Watts, Director of Experience at Hoxworth, and Jeff Welch, a Field Manager at Hoxworth, about the important work they do to improve the donor experience. The conversation covers every step of the donation journey, from scheduling an appointment and arriving to donate, to the donation process itself and post-donation follow-up.

This episode offers an inside look at how Hoxworth works to create a positive, welcoming experience for every donor while helping save lives in our community.

In this episode of Hoxworth Unfiltered, Dr. A explores the evolving science of HLA (Human Leukocyte Antigen) and its growing impact on transplantation and patient care. The conversation covers how virtual matching is improving donor-recipient compatibility, the progress being made with genetically engineered pig organs for human transplants, and the surprising way a person’s blood type can change following a stem cell transplant.

This episode offers an inside look at the research and medical advances that are reshaping what is possible in transplant science and blood medicine.

Listen to more episodes of Hoxworth Unfiltered at https://www.hoxworth.org/podcast.html